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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.12, 519.90 and 225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.12, 519.90 and 225 is: 336.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.12 : 519.90 = 225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.12/519.90 = 225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.12x = 519.90 × 225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.12x = 116,977.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,977.50/347.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.99

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